Creative Announces 'Sound Blaster AE-X' High-Res PCI-e Sound Card, Pursuing Top-Tier Audio Quality for the 20th Anniversary

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  • Creative Announces 'Sound Blaster AE-X' High-Res PCI-e Sound Card, Pursuing Top-Tier Audio Quality for the 20th Anniversary
  • Creative Media Japan is launching the new flagship 'Sound Blaster AE-X' in early June 2026, marking 20 years of PCI-e Sound Blaster. Featuring the ESS SABRE DAC ES9039Q2M, it supports 32-bit/384kHz high-res audio. A 10% discount upgrade campaign is available for existing users.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 2, 2026

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Creative Media Japan is launching the new flagship 'Sound Blaster AE-X' in early June 2026, marking 20 years of PCI-e Sound Blaster. Featuring the ESS SABRE DAC ES9039Q2M, it supports 32-bit/384kHz high-res audio. A 10% discount upgrade campaign is available for existing users.

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Creative Announces 'Sound Blaster AE-X' High-Res PCI-e Sound Card, Pursuing Top-Tier Audio Quality for the 20th Anniversary (June 2, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 2, 2026
Creative Media Japan is launching the new flagship 'Sound Blaster AE-X' in early June 2026, marking 20 years of PCI-e Sound Blaster. Featuring the ESS SABRE DAC ES9039Q2M, it supports 32-bit/384kHz high-res audio. A 10% discount upgrade campaign is available for existing users.
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Creative Media Japan has announced the release of the 'Sound Blaster AE-X,' a high-resolution PCI-e sound card, arriving in early June. Marking the 20th anniversary of the PCI-e Sound Blaster series, this new flagship model is designed for ultimate audio quality. Equipped with the ESS SABRE DAC 'ES9039Q2M,' it delivers high-res playback up to 32-bit/384kHz, 130dB SNR, and THD+N of 0.0001%. The card features a discrete headphone bi-amp supporting headphones from 8 to 600Ω. Users can also utilize the new 'Creative Nexus' app for 10-point parametric EQ and Auto EQ features. Priced at 29,800 JPY (tax included), the company is also offering a 10% discount upgrade campaign for legacy PCI-e Sound Blaster users via their online store.

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Is this product available globally?

This announcement is specific to Creative Media Japan; please check your local Creative regional website for availability.

What are the key facts in this article?

Creative Media Japan is launching the new flagship 'Sound Blaster AE-X' in early June 2026, marking 20 years of PCI-e Sound Blaster. Featuring the ESS SABRE DAC ES9039Q2M, it supports 32-bit/384kHz high-res audio. A 10% discount upgrade campaign is available for existing users.

What is the direct answer?

Creative Media Japan is launching the new flagship 'Sound Blaster AE-X' in early June 2026, marking 20 years of PCI-e Sound Blaster. Featuring the ESS SABRE DAC ES9039Q2M, it supports 32-bit/384kHz high-res audio. A 10% discount upgrade campaign is available for existing users.

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